Regional Programme Coordinator

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

The Regional Programme Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS). Reporting to the Regional Nursing Director and working closely with the Regional Nurse Practitioner Lead, this position provides critical coordination and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the programme across the region.

A key focus of the role is to support both employers and Nurse Practitioner trainees throughout the programme – monitoring progress and ensuring access to supervision, mentoring, and cultural support. The Regional Programme Coordinator will also help maintain programme quality and consistency, proactively identifying and addressing any challenges that may affect the trainee’s learning experience or placement success.

Collaboration and relationship management are central to this role. You’ll work closely with employers, tertiary education providers, cultural supervisors, and key partners across primary, community, and secondary care. This role is well-suited to someone who thrives on connection, coordination, and contributing to equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific, and priority populations.

Mō mātou: About us

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network is a not-for-profit organisation delivering primary health organisation (PHO) functions to nearly 500,000 people and supporting 87 general practices across the central North Island. The network’s talented workforce is dedicated to improving health outcomes by supporting practices to provide high-quality, patient-centred care and leading innovation in primary healthcare. Pinnacle offers a wide range of services, including clinical support, data insights, workforce development, and community health initiatives - all designed to enhance wellbeing and reduce health inequities throughout the Te Manawa Taki region.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Experience in programme coordination within primary, community, or aged care, or a similar healthcare environment.

• Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

• A sound understanding of health inequities and a commitment to advancing equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific Peoples.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail.

• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health and workforce development.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office and other digital collaboration tools.

• Current full driver’s licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• An opportunity to join a highly skilled team that passionately pursues our purpose of making it easier for people to stay healthy.

• An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings and additional gifted leave.

• A commitment to your health and wellbeing with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services, and free flu vaccinations.

Join us and feel empowered and inspired to bring your purpose to life. Every role here at Pinnacle MHN contributes to something bigger – making a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Whether you're on the frontline delivering care, or behind the scenes in support, making things run smoothly, with us your mahi has true purpose. Join us in shaping a healthier, fairer future for all.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply

Please reach out to recruitment@pinnacle.health.nz to arrange a kōrero before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them, and we may move to interviewing prior to the closing date.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group.